Information Security Assurance Analyst

Croydon

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Information Security Analyst

Hybrid - Croydon Head Office (2 days per week) + Remote Working

£48,000 - £52,000 per annum + benefits package including Civil Service pension

Tenure: Permanent - unfortunately we are unable to consider applicants requiring sponsorship

Position type: Full Time

We’re the Pension Protection Fund (PPF). We protect millions of people in the UK who belong to defined benefit pension schemes. When these schemes fail, we’re ready to help.

We do this by paying our members, by charging a levy and by investing sustainably. Our work has a real impact on people’s lives, so we strive to do it well, with integrity and their future in mind.

We’re looking for an Information Security Analyst to join our team. The main function of the role is to assist the PPF in being compliant based on recommended security practices.

This role focusses on testing and reviewing of controls both in place and what is currently being delivered. Additionally, there will be a significant part of audit and review work, contributing to 3rd party supplier meetings to ensure Information Security is maintained.

We require an individual with work experience in information security controls and framework experience, ideally underpinned by related certifications or other higher educational attainments. You’ll be comfortable with diverse technical concepts and how they relate to vulnerabilities and risks.

Finally, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how a Government Arms-Length Body (ALB) organisation functions, whilst making a difference to the organisation’s understanding of information security.

Sound like you? Apply now

In return for your skills, experience and commitment we’ll give you a challenging role within a business where you’ll get the support you need to develop your career.

You’ll also get an outstanding rewards package which includes private medical insurance, health cash plan, critical illness insurance, holiday trading, volunteering leave and a choice of generous defined benefit or defined contribution pension scheme.

We’ll also give you opportunities for personal development and skills training.

We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, you’ll be welcome here.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, the highest accreditation under the Disability Confident Scheme. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this role you will be guaranteed an interview.

We’re happy to talk about flexible working.

No agencies please

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